End of School Year - 2012-2013

This year was a year of change for Lizzie.  In October we moved from the wonderful Discovery Elementary (where she knew and loved everyone) to Castilio Elementary.   We figured since she was only in 2nd grade it wouldn't be too tough.   She handled it like such a champ..although it was a little tough.  But I am SOOOO proud of her!  She has made new friends and had an excellent year at her new school.   I was so excited to attend her award's day.   She got three awards....

Lizzie waving to me in a sea of kiddos....

Lizzie received awards for ALMOST PERFECT Attendance...which meant she only missed less than 3 days.  She missed one day...the first week of when she started new school she had a high fever, but other than that, SUPER healthy the rest the year.

I wasn't quick enough to get the shot of my favorite award....

EXCELLENT ETIQUETTE

This award to my suprise was given to only 1 boy and 1 girl per class...and she was chosen!  

This just absolutly warms my heart, because we try so hard to instill in our kiddos kindness, respect with everyone (kids, adults, etc) and that is what this award represented!  So proud of my Lizzie!!!

Moving on to Bella's Last Day of Preschool in the 2YR Old Room

The start of the parade...

Bella and her friend shaking their morraca's

Waiting to keep on walking.....

Poor little thing had a little cold...you can see it in her eyes :(   She wasn't sick all year, but felt a little under the weather...nothing a little Tylenol couldn't get her through the most fun day of the year.  Could see she was starting to fade here.

Class Picture...loved those teachers

Miss Wendy, Miss Pam, Miss Teresa 

Picnic Time with Daddy & Mommy

It has been a great school year...but so excited for summer!!

Looking forward to so many fun things :)

First Day of School

Lizzie's in 2nd Grade!!

Quick snapshots of back to school night ....this is when we got to meet the teacher (Miss Barrett & Mrs. Malady) and take all the supplies to get her ready for her big day.

More preparations for the big day....sponge rollers are a must. 

I remember back in the day when my mom would put these in my hair :)  Timeless traditions!!

Lizzie and Mommy (16 weeks preggo)

Last 1st day shot in front of Discovery Elementary...she is the big girl in school now as this building holds preschool - 2nd grade.

Walking down the long hall to 2nd grade...she is getting to be such a big girl!!!

Love you very much Miss Lizzie and hope you have a wonderful year in 2nd grade!!!

Soccer Time for Lizzie

So growing up playing 100% softball all the time from the time that I was 7, I never experienced soccer and none of my 3 brothers did either.  Lizzie was all about playing this year as all of her school friends play :)  So we were lucky enough to get on Taylor's dads team that have been together since they were 4 years old.  Wow, it was so much fun and I can say that unfortunately I am one of those mom's that is on the sidelines screaming "Go to the ball"....oh yes one of those annoying hoodlems on the sidelines.  Wade came to his first game and was shocked at what I had turned into as soon as the whistle blew...it is so exciting!!!

Nothing against softball as that is always my first love, but this is intense..even at 7!!

Here is a shot of a few of the girls at practice one night...Lizzie in back :)  

Bella (17 months) wanted in on part of the action so here she is looking cute with the ball on our front porch after practice one night.  

Lizzie on the day she scored her first goal!!!  So told her she could pick out anything she wanted from the market in town....she was HAPPY!!

Here she is as goalie....

Shot with all the girls at her last game when she got her trophy...Bella not cooperating at this point at all.

Ava not looking...typical family pics with 4 girls :)



My one eye Jack Bella shot....classic (love the piggys...her hair is growing like crazy lately...love it!)

The happy player, trophy and all!!

Her hanging out before the team shot...notice how much taller she is than her team mates.

Group shot with the trophies

Mommy and Bells :)



Lizzie is 7!!!

Again catching up on all the happenings throughout the past few months and we had a big birthday with Miss Lizzie....she is now 7, going on 20!   This years theme was ROCKSTAR party and we had a blast!!!  When I say she is going on 20, is b/c in these upcoming pics she has makeup on and OMG, a little revealing of how my beauty will look when she starts wearing makeup!

The cookies that Lizzie Jean's Cookies made for her to take to school :)

The house was decorated in the morning when she woke up with Purple & Black balloons everywhere



A morning shot with Bella (16 months) & the birthday girl Lizzie

Bella with her "One eye Jack" pose that she does oh so often when taking pics!! 

Lizzie posing in front of her dessert table ....she thinks she is a serious model :)

This pic is classic....love all the faces on these girls when having their dance party!!!

Group shot of all of her girlfriends



Her fun invitation

To my little Lizzie....

You are 7 years old now and turning into such a beatiful young lady.  I love when you would say when you were little "Mommy you are my best friend" and the great thing is that you still do...it means so much to me.  You are my mini me and I love that...I try to teach you everyday to be respectful of others and never be mean to anyone...and as you get older I see you have those values with your classmates and your sisters (well most of the time with your sisters)   You love everyone!   Always remain positive and be happy in life as you get older life will continue to throw you curveballs.   Keep smiling my little lizzard, you have so much to be thankful for and you have a big ole family that loves you very much!!

Love mommy